Energy reseller Direct Energy, as well as appliance and gadget makers and sellers like Whirlpool, Best Buy, and OpenPeak, reportedly plan to launch a home energy management device called the Home Energy Management (HEM) center at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show on January 7.
The HEM will include both software and hardware, use an "open platform" from OpenPeak and take advantage of smart meter data. The device will work with Whirlpool smart energy dryers and Lennox smart thermostats and offer communication and social networking features.
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Home Energy Managment Center to Be Released at 2010 CES
Trend Themes
1. Home Energy Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced energy management solutions for households to optimize energy consumption and save costs.
2. Smart Meter Data Utilization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create data analytics platforms and services that leverage smart meter data to provide actionable insights and improve energy efficiency.
3. Integration of Appliances and Gadgets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interconnected ecosystems of appliances and gadgets, enabling seamless communication and integration for enhanced user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Energy Reselling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new business models and strategies to disrupt the traditional energy reselling industry with innovative solutions that empower consumers.
2. Home Appliance - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart energy features into home appliances to enhance energy efficiency and provide consumers with more control over their energy consumption.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market advanced home energy management devices and solutions within the consumer electronics industry to cater to the growing demand for energy efficiency.